it seems i can't reply?

ok, it seems i can't post a patch using the three line max5_patch template from the Formatting Guide. I'm quite sure I'm doing it correctly.

I copied the three line template into my post, then switched to my patch (an unlocked .amxd file), selected all of the code (with Ctrl-A), copied (with Ctrl-C), switched back to the post, selected 'paste your patch here', then pasted (with Ctrl-V).

Can anyone suggest why this is happening?

use copy compressed or zip your file sbefore uploade

Ok, copy compressed works! Thank You. :)